Verification Manual Linear Statics Verification Using Theoretical Solutions

2. Linear Statics Verification Using Theoretical Solutions

The purpose of these linear static test cases is to verify the functionality of Autodesk Inventor Nastran
using theoretical solutions of well-known engineering linear static problems. The test cases are basic in
form and have closed-form theoretical solutions.

The theoretical solutions given in these examples are from reputable engineering texts. For each case, a
specific reference is cited. All theoretical reference texts are listed in Appendix A.

The finite element method is very broad in nature and is by no means exhausted by the verification tests
provided in this manual. These examples, rather, represent basic, common and well-known applications
of the finite element method.

For most cases, discrepancies between Autodesk Inventor Nastran computed and theoretical results are
minor and can be considered negligible. To produce exact results, for most cases, a larger number of
elements would need to be used. Element quantity is chosen to achieve reasonable engineering
accuracy in a reasonable amount of time.

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